Chris Bourque
{{Short description|American ice hockey player (born 1986)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2012}}
{{Infobox ice hockey player
| image =Chris Bourque (39060326605) (cropped1).jpg
| caption =Bourque in 2018
| image_size = 230px
| played_for = Washington Capitals
Pittsburgh Penguins
Atlant Moscow Oblast
HC Lugano
Boston Bruins
Ak Bars Kazan
EHC Biel
EHC München
ERC Ingolstadt
| position = Left wing
| shoots = Left
| height_ft = 5
| height_in = 8
| weight_lb = 181
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1986|1|29}}
| birth_place = Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
| ntl_team = United States
| draft = 33rd overall
| draft_year = 2004
| draft_team = Washington Capitals
| career_start = 2005
| career_end = 2022
}}
Christopher Ray Bourque (born January 29, 1986) is an American former professional ice hockey forward. Originally drafted by the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League (NHL), he has played 51 NHL games for the Capitals, the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Boston Bruins. Bourque currently serves as a free agent scout for the Toronto Maple Leafs.{{cite web |url=https://www.nhl.com/mapleleafs/news/maple-leafs-announce-staff-updates |title=Maple Leafs Announce Staff Updates |website=Toronto Maple Leafs |date=October 9, 2023}}
Playing career
Bourque was born in Boston but grew up in Topsfield, Massachusetts, and graduated from Cushing Academy in 2004. While there, he was close friends with Keith Yandle. He played college hockey in the NCAA during the 2004-2005 season for the Boston University Terriers. He was drafted 33rd overall in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft by the Washington Capitals, and played for the Portland Pirates and Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League (AHL) before being called up to the NHL in November 2007.Dupont, Kevin Paul. [http://www.boston.com/sports/hockey/articles/2007/11/11/son_rises_in_washington/ Son rises in Washington], The Boston Globe. Published November 11, 2007. Retrieved May 26, 2008. He played four NHL games total before being reassigned to Hershey in February 2008.
Bourque scored his first NHL goal on December 30, 2008, against the Buffalo Sabres. In the 2009–10 season, he was claimed off of waivers by the Pittsburgh Penguins on September 30, 2009, and recorded his first NHL assist on October 28, 2009 in a 6–1 win over the Montreal Canadiens. On December 5, 2009, he was waived by the Penguins and re-claimed by his former team, the Washington Capitals.{{cite web | title=Capitals claim Chris Bourque | url=http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=508777|date=December 5, 2009|publisher=National Hockey League|accessdate=December 5, 2009}} He was then assigned back to the Bears where he remained for the majority of the season. In helping the Bears capture their second successive Calder Cup, Bourque led the league in scoring with 27 post-season points to win the Jack A. Butterfield Trophy as Calder Cup Playoff MVP in 2010.{{cite news| url = https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/06/14/AR2010061405652.html | title = Hershey Bears win second straight Calder Cup | newspaper =The Washington Post | date = 2010-06-14 | accessdate = 2010-08-25 | first=Tarik | last=El-Bashir}}
In mid-July 2010, Bourque failed to sign the qualifying offer extended by Washington and signed to play with Atlant Moscow Oblast of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) for the 2010–11 season. Bourque had earlier signed a two-year contract with the team, worth US$1 Million per year, but the contract was not binding until July 15, 2010.{{cite web | url = http://atlant-mo.ru/news/news-atlant/20100623211826.html | language = Russian | title = Atlant strengthens with Chris Bourque | publisher = Atlant Moscow Oblast | date = 2010-06-23 | accessdate = 2010-08-25 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100626115304/http://atlant-mo.ru/news/news-atlant/20100623211826.html | archive-date = June 26, 2010 | url-status = dead }} After a disappointing start with Atlant Moscow Oblast, Bourque left the team on October 3, 2010.
On October 4, 2010, Swiss hockey club HC Lugano announced they had signed Bourque to a contract.{{cite web | url = http://www.hockeysverige.se/news_show_legendarsonen-floppade-i-khl---flyttar.html?id=10691608 | language = Swedish | title = Legendarsonen floppade i KHL – flyttar | publisher = Hockeysverige.se | date = 2010-10-04 | accessdate = 2010-10-05 }}{{dead link|date=August 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
Bourque returned to re-sign with the Capitals on a one-year contract on July 2, 2011. In the 2011–12 season, Bourque was assigned by the Capitals to the Hershey Bears and led the league in scoring with a career-high 93 points in 73 games. On May 26, 2012, Bourque was traded by the Capitals to the Boston Bruins for forward Zach Hamill.{{cite web | url = http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=396936 | title = Bruins acquire Bourque from Capitals in exchange for Hamill | publisher = The Sports Network | date = 2012-05-26 | accessdate = 2012-05-26 | archive-date = May 26, 2012 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120526224849/http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=396936 | url-status = dead }} Chris scored the only goal, his first as a Bruin, in a February 2, 2013 1–0 road game against the Toronto Maple Leafs.{{cite web |url=http://bruins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=653874 |title=Bourque Breaks Through |last=Russo |first=Eric |date=February 2, 2013 |publisher=Bostonbruins.com |accessdate=February 3, 2013}}
On June 18, 2013, having become a free agent, Bourque returned to the KHL, signing a one-year deal with Ak Bars Kazan.{{cite web| url = http://www.ak-bars.ru/news/8552.html | title = Ak Bars announce signings | publisher = Ak Bars Kazan | date = 2013-06-18 | accessdate = 2013-07-24 | language = Russian}} After only 11 games, Bourque mirrored his previous short-lived stint in the KHL, transferring to Swiss club EHC Biel for the remainder of the season.
On July 1, 2014, Bourque made another return to the NHL, in signing a one-year two way contract with the New York Rangers. Assigned to their AHL affiliate, the Hartford Wolf Pack for the 2014–15 season, Bourque led the team in scoring with 66 points in 73 games and was selected to the AHL first All-Star team.
On July 2, 2015, Bourque signed a two-year, two-way contract with the Washington Capitals. Assigned to the Hershey Bears for the 2015–16 season, Bourque led his team in scoring once again with 80 points in 72 games and was selected to his third AHL first All-Star team. On April 15, 2016, Bourque was announced as the winner of the AHL's winner of Most Valuable Player for the 2015–16 season. Bourque was a key part of Hershey's playoff run, who ultimately lost the Calder Cup Finals to the Lake Erie Monsters.
Bourque continued his long-tenured partnership with the Bears at the conclusion of his two-year deal with the Capitals, agreeing to an optional two-year deal with Hershey on June 20, 2017.{{cite web| url = http://www.hersheybears.com/news/detail.php?id=5319 | title = Chris Bourque returns to Hershey for 2017-18 | publisher = Hershey Bears | date = 2017-06-20 | accessdate = 2017-06-20}}
After completing his eighth season with the Bears in 2017–18, Bourque left as a free agent and as the AHL's active career leading scorer. Reuniting with his brother, Ryan, he signed a one-year deal with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers, affiliate of the New York Islanders, on July 9, 2018.{{cite web | url = http://www.soundtigers.com//ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=22700&ATCLID=211733880 | title = Sound Tigers sign AHL's active leading scorer Bourque | publisher = Bridgeport Sound Tigers | date = 2018-07-09 | accessdate = 2018-07-09 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130424174135/http://www.soundtigers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=22700 | archive-date = April 24, 2013 | url-status = dead }}
Following his lone season with the Sound Tigers in the 2018–19 season, Bourque as a free agent opted to return abroad for the first time in 5 years, agreeing to a one-year contract with German club, EHC München of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL), on May 27, 2019.{{cite web | publisher = EHC München | url = https://www.redbullmuenchen.de/news/stuermer-chris-bourque-wechselt-zu-den-red-bulls | title = Forward Chris Bourque joins the Red Bulls | date = May 27, 2019 | accessdate = May 27, 2019 | language = German}} He enjoyed three years in the DEL, finishing his tenure in Germany with ERC Ingolstadt in the 2021–22 season.
On April 30, 2022, Bourque announced his retirement from professional hockey after 17 seasons.{{cite web | url = https://theahl.com/bourque-announces-retirement-after-17-pro-seasons | title = Bourque announces retirement after 17 pro seasons | publisher = American Hockey League | date = April 30, 2022 | accessdate = April 30, 2022 | archive-date = April 27, 2023 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20230427103208/https://theahl.com/bourque-announces-retirement-after-17-pro-seasons | url-status = dead }} It was later announced by the Hershey Bears that having played in nine seasons with the club, his #17 jersey would retired on January 14, 2023.{{cite web| url = https://www.hersheybears.com/news/detail.php?id=6674 | title = Bears to retire Chris Bourque's #17 | publisher = Hershey Bears | date = August 5, 2022 | accessdate = August 5, 2022}}
International play
File:Chris-bourque.jpg in 2008.]]
On January 1, 2018, it was announced that Bourque was selected to play for the United States at the 2018 Winter Olympics.{{cite web|agency=Associated Press|title=Team USA announces rosters for Olympic hockey teams|url=http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/team-usa-announces-rosters-olympic-hockey-teams/|website=sportsnet.ca|accessdate=January 2, 2018|date=January 1, 2018}} He registered 2 assists in 5 games as the United States finished the tournament in seventh place.
Personal life
Bourque is the son of Hockey Hall of Famer Ray Bourque and his wife Christianne.Dupont, Kevin Paul. [http://www.boston.com/sports/articles/2005/03/11/son_burst/ Son burst], The Boston Globe. Published March 11, 2005. Retrieved May 26, 2008. His younger brother, Ryan, also played in the Washington Capitals system and in the NHL for the New York Rangers.{{cite web| url= http://capitalstoday.monumentalnetwork.com/2016/02/28/capitals-acquire-ryan-bourque-from-ny-rangers | title = CAPITALS ACQUIRE RYAN BOURQUE FROM NY RANGERS | publisher = Monumental Network | date = 2016-02-28 | accessdate = 2016-02-28}} He also has an older sister, Melissa.{{cite web | url = http://www.norwalkplus.com/nwk/information/nwsnwk/publish/hockey/The-Bourques-father-and-sons-share-pride-in-accomplishments_np_15215.shtml | title = The Bourques father and sons share pride in accomplishments | publisher = Norwalkplus.com | date = 2010-05-06 | accessdate = 2010-05-06 | archive-date = May 7, 2012 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120507184054/http://www.norwalkplus.com/nwk/information/nwsnwk/publish/hockey/The-Bourques-father-and-sons-share-pride-in-accomplishments_np_15215.shtml | url-status = dead }}
Bourque married his longtime girlfriend Kimberly McManus, in July 2011.{{cite web|last1=Leone|first1=Tim|title=Chris Bourque returns to Washington Capitals, Hershey Bears |url=http://blog.pennlive.com/patriotnewssports/2011/07/chris_bourque_returns_to_washi.html |website=pennlive.com |accessdate=July 8, 2018 |date=July 2, 2011}} The couple have a son and a daughter together.{{cite web|title=Athlete Profile - Chris BOURQUE|url=https://www.pyeongchang2018.com/en/game-time/results/owg2018/en/ice-hockey/athlete-profile-n3019719-chris-bourque.htm|website=pyeongchang2018.com|accessdate=February 28, 2018|archive-date=February 28, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180228035004/https://www.pyeongchang2018.com/en/game-time/results/OWG2018/en/ice-hockey/athlete-profile-n3019719-chris-bourque.htm|url-status=dead}}{{cite tweet|user=cbourque17 |number=199178458541203456 |date=May 6, 2012 |title=Kingston Ray Bourque}}
Career statistics
=Regular season and playoffs=
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! colspan="3" bgcolor="#ffffff" | ! rowspan="99" bgcolor="#ffffff" | ! colspan="5" | Regular season ! rowspan="99" bgcolor="#ffffff" | ! colspan="5" | Playoffs |
| bgcolor="#e0e0e0"
! Season ! Team ! League ! GP ! G ! A ! Pts ! PIM ! GP ! G ! A ! Pts ! PIM |
| 2002–03
| HS-Prep | 28 | 31 | 26 | 57 | 49 | — | — | — | — | — |
| bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| 2003–04 | Cushing Academy | HS-Prep | 31 | 37 | 53 | 90 | 96 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2004–05
| HE | 35 | 10 | 13 | 23 | 50 | — | — | — | — | — |
| bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| 2004–05 | AHL | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2005–06
| AHL | 52 | 8 | 28 | 36 | 40 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| 2006–07 | Hershey Bears | AHL | 76 | 25 | 33 | 58 | 49 | 19 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 18 |
| 2007–08
| Hershey Bears | AHL | 73 | 28 | 35 | 63 | 56 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 8 |
| bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| 2007–08 | NHL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2008–09
| Hershey Bears | AHL | 69 | 21 | 52 | 73 | 57 | 22 | 5 | 16 | 21 | 30 |
| bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| 2008–09 | Washington Capitals | NHL | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2009–10
| NHL | 20 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — |
| bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| 2009–10 | Hershey Bears | AHL | 49 | 22 | 48 | 70 | 26 | 21 | 7 | 20 | 27 | 10 |
| 2009–10
| Washington Capitals | NHL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — |
| bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| 2010–11 | KHL | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2010–11
| NLA | 39 | 14 | 19 | 33 | 24 | — | — | — | — | — |
| bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| 2011–12 | Hershey Bears | AHL | 73 | 27 | 66 | 93 | 42 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012–13
| AHL | 39 | 10 | 28 | 38 | 34 | 12 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 14 |
| bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| 2012–13 | NHL | 18 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013–14
| KHL | 11 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — |
| bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| 2013–14 | EHC Biel | NLA | 21 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014–15
| AHL | 73 | 29 | 37 | 66 | 68 | 15 | 4 | 13 | 17 | 12 |
| bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| 2015–16 | Hershey Bears | AHL | 72 | 30 | 50 | 80 | 56 | 21 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 20 |
| 2016–17
| Hershey Bears | AHL | 76 | 18 | 42 | 60 | 46 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 4 |
| bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| 2017–18 | Hershey Bears | AHL | 64 | 17 | 36 | 53 | 63 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2018–19
| AHL | 72 | 15 | 39 | 54 | 52 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| 2019–20 | DEL | 51 | 17 | 30 | 47 | 34 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020–21
| EHC München | DEL | 38 | 7 | 35 | 42 | 26 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| 2021–22 | DEL | 52 | 17 | 28 | 45 | 42 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 2023
| 3ICE | 8 | 3 | 5 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| bgcolor="#e0e0e0"
! colspan="3" | AHL totals ! 794 ! 251 ! 495 ! 746 ! 591 ! 138 ! 35 ! 83 ! 118 ! 118 |
| bgcolor="#e0e0e0"
! colspan="3" | NHL totals ! 51 ! 2 ! 6 ! 8 ! 18 ! — ! — ! — ! — ! — |
=International=
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! Year ! Team ! Event ! Result ! rowspan="99" bgcolor="#ffffff" | ! GP ! G ! A ! Pts ! PIM |
| 2005
| WJC | 4th | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| 2006 | United States | WJC | 4th | 7 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 12 |
| 2018
| OG | 7th | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| bgcolor="#e0e0e0"
! colspan="4" | Junior totals ! 10 ! 8 ! 2 ! 10 ! 12 |
| bgcolor="#e0e0e0"
! colspan="4" | Senior totals ! 5 ! 0 ! 2 ! 2 ! 2 |
Awards and honors
| class="wikitable"
! Award ! Year ! |
| ALIGN="center" bgcolor="#e0e0e0"
| colspan="3" | College |
| All-Hockey East Rookie Team
| 2005 | |
| ALIGN="center" bgcolor="#e0e0e0"
| colspan="3" | AHL |
| AHL All-Star Game
| |
| First All-Star Team
| 2012, 2015, 2016 | |
| Jack A. Butterfield Trophy
| 2010 | |
| John B. Sollenberger Trophy
| 2012, 2016 | |
| Les Cunningham Award
| 2016 | |
| Calder Cup (Hershey Bears)
| 2006, 2009, 2010 | |
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- {{icehockeystats|tsn=chris-bourque}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Bourque, Chris}}
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